Exam 1: Seeing and Acting Through the Lens of Sociology

What is meant by the phrase, "Sociology can be thought of as the most comprehensive of the social sciences"? Provide examples to illustrate the understanding of the interconnectedness of the social sciences.

Both functionalism and conflict theory are concerned with macro-level aspects of society, but they differ in their focus. Briefly explain the difference in focus between them.

How would sociologists explain why some individuals seem to have more resources and face fewer challenges when considering postsecondary education?

According to George Herbert Mead, what do we develop as we pass through all of the main stages of socialization?

Sasha watched an interview in which Disney executives explained how Disney characters are important socialization tools, ensuring boys and girls learn proper behaviour. Sasha believed the executives had their own agenda so he questioned the validity of the information and rejected their statement about Disney's contribution. According to the text, what process did Sasha apply to come to his conclusion?

Which theoretical framework is tightly linked with practice?

A branch of which theoretical framework proposes men and women are inherently similar and that the differences are sociologically constructed?

We are free to become whoever we want, however we want.

Four people share a house as roommates while they complete their undergraduate degrees. Jaqueline has chosen political science as her major for her undergraduate degree, Gustavo studies sociology, Darla has almost completed a degree in economics, and Marissa has chosen psychology as her undergraduate major. Which of the four disciplines mentioned is considered a comprehensive social science?

The feminist perspective argues that past academic research has inadequately studied women's experiences as different from men's experiences. This is due to which characteristic of the research?

Karl Marx believed that class conflict is necessary in order to produce social change and a better society.

Jocelyn has been turned down for five jobs in the last two months. She believes the interviewers do not consider her because of the colour of her skin. What theoretical approach would be most effective when analyzing her experiences?

What does "thinking critically" mean?

Once Ruth got married, she quit her job, had two children, and stayed at home to raise them. Although Ruth had wanted to be a doctor, raising her children was what her family and friends expected her to do. Her decision to follow "the expected path" can be seen as what kind of influence on her actions?

Postdisciplinarity refers to research done after the social sciences were divided into disciplines.

The difference between disciplines such as sociology and anthropology is less apparent in the 21st century. According to the text, what is this phenomenon called?

Michel Foucault argued that there are many discourses competing for an authoritative position in a society.